In need of some color opinions...please?

Jaynee · 10-04-2007, 09:26 PM

Hey girls. I haven't been over here to the hair board for a while, but I am in need of a hair color change! I never know what to do with color and am looking for some advice. I have dark brown hair and fair skin with dark features, so I can't do anything too light. I want to do some kind of highlights or low lights, or whatever, but not necessarily all-over color. I'm also wanting something a little funky b/c i've had basic highlights and they never show up as much as I'd like. Here a couple pics to hopefully give an idea of what I have to work with...please ignore the fact that they are both very bad pictures!

Thanks girls!

elliemeenk · 10-04-2007, 10:45 PM

I love your base color!! Wow so pretty! I think some chunky golden high lights would look good (but not too light and not too many).

Have fun!

finallylikemyhair · 10-05-2007, 12:08 AM

Ur hair looks exactly like the color of mine and I have the hardest time when I need a change. Last time I colored I just had my stylist put in lighter brown highlights. But I get bored fast, so I ended up dying my hair back to it's original color because I hate the grow out.

JuicyTube · 10-05-2007, 02:59 PM

chocolate brown dark cherry highlights

cympreni · 10-05-2007, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by JuicyTube

chocolate brown dark cherry highlights

ugh, that was what I tried when I messed up my hair.

I used this

And even before I applied the highlights my hair was bright red. I'm not sure if it was mispackaged or what, but it was a disaster.

CurliLocks · 10-05-2007, 03:38 PM

If they actually came out like the picture cympreni posted, they'd be beautiful! Too bad it didnt work for you.

That sucks.

I've done similar highlights myself, but they were a little more of an auburn than cherry. Pics are in my Highlight album.

I think some chunky highlights would be nice, but your hair is beautiful the way it is, so dark and pretty. Remember that highlights require upkeep. That's why I do them rarely now.

The Scientist · 10-06-2007, 12:03 AM

My recommendation from years and years of coloring: don't do it. unless you are 100% certain, without a doubt, that you will be happier. It's a vicious cycle. I know it seems like people are just saying this, but really, I regret the first day so very long ago when I colored my hair in high school. Of course, there are lucky ones who are happy with their respective results, but just be careful. And ALWAYS go to a professional-- doing it yourself sets you up for disaster. Trust me.